Communications Strategist II

Position Details Position Information Internal Posting? Posting Number SP004654P Position Title Communications Strategist II Division/College College of Natural Resources Department Forest, Rangeland, & Fire Sciences Location Moscow, Boise, Off Campus Location - Remote/Hybrid Posting Context Statement The Communications Strategist will implement media planning, public relations, and stakeholder engagement for the Northern Rockies Fire Science Program (NRFSN) and the University of Idaho Rangeland Center (RC) in the College of Natural Resources. This role involves developing web content, maintaining social media, and writing e-newsletters to support faculty, students, and stakeholders in fire and range science. The strategist will collaborate with NRFSN and RC staff and external partners to create communication plans that enhance cooperation among researchers, agencies, and landowners. Position Overview The position oversees internal and external communication strategy for the unit. The incumbent of the position uses university strategies and process to execute the communications and marketing goals of the unit. This position advances the reputation of the University of Idaho and unit(s) through purposeful and creative messaging that is tied to strategic initiatives and builds campus wide and public understanding and support for the teaching and research mission of the unit(s) specifically, as well as the University of Idaho in general. Additionally, they will serve as the unit's liaison for leveraging and activating strategies in partnership with University Communications & Marketing. Duties may include: Advance the unit's reputation through execution of public relations strategies that drive purposeful messaging and engagement in support of the unit's strategic goals, priorities, and initiatives Provides communications leadership in a variety of unit priorities Write and edit a variety of content in digital and print formats Leverages central communication and marketing initiatives and contributes to the university's broader content strategy Assist the university's communication and marketing strategic goals with vision articulation, recruitment/enrollment messaging, Donor/Alumni communication and internal communications Other duties as assigned Unit URL https://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/departments/forest-rangeland-and-fire-sciences Position Qualifications Required Experience Two years of communications, journalism or public relations experience Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials Handling a variety of projects simultaneously that require a high degree of attention to details Required Education Bachelor's Degree or higher in Communications, Journalism or Public Relations;four additional years of experience (for a total of six years) may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree Required Other Ability to travel and work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays Additional Preferred Master's Degree or higher in Natural Resource or Environmental Science field Experience in writing engaging content on current wildland fire and/or rangeland science topics Experience in fire science, rangeland science, natural resources, environmental science or related field Written and verbal communication skills Organizational and project management skills Experience using social media to promote and increase awareness Attention to detail and editing skills Experience working in a collaborative team environment Physical Requirements & Working Conditions None Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire Posting Information FLSA Status Exempt Employee Category Exempt Pay Range $63,128 or higher depending on experience Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE 1.0 Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain Posting Date 11/12/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by December 10th, 2024. Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources Background Check Statement Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.